davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-01

THE HANGING OF Mrs. DRUsE.-Duputy
Mckinley pinioned Mrs. Druse's arms, knees
and feet. She maintained her composure
and was firm until Deputy Ballou put the
black cap on her head and adjusted the
rope. Deputy Nanion, who stood at her
right then babe her good bye as she turned,
and looking into his eyes,she smiled and
pressed his hand. Deputy Ballou adjusted the
moose under and back other left ear and pull
ed the cap over her face. Mrs. Druse moaned,
cried and finally ahrieked so loud that her
voice was heard in the Jail and street ad.
joining Sheriff Cook dropped his hand
over his breast and Ballou sprung the trap.
The weight dropped at twelve minutes to
twelve and the the woman's body was lifted
about three feet above the floor of the gal
lows. There was but one convulsion or
muscular contraction Of the body, and the
body then hung quiet. The wind was howl
ing fercely at the moment, with bright
sky. The doctors took observations of the
wCman's pulse and heart during the lime
she was hanging. They pronounced her
dead at three minutes after twelve 7. M,
but the body was kept hanging until four
teen minutes after twelve-twenty Blk miuu
ties after the weight fell-when it was taken
down by order of the sheriff. Upon exami-
nation the surgeons declared that the neck
was not broken and that death was caused
by strangulaton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-01
Murdered.

New ORLEANS, March IA special to
the Picayuae from Wirona, Miss, dated yes.
terday, says "R. V. Loggins, prominent
merchant of this place, was foully murdered
this afternoon by Alexander Crawford, co..!
ored. Crawford had been purchasing sup.
plies from Mr.. Logsius and had become in
yolved. He failed to bring mortgage note
at q trustee sale to day and Mr.. Loggns
went to see him about it and was murdered
by the negro who bad prepared himself for
the horrible work. Mr.. Loggins was found
horribly cut to pieces The murderer e'
capped, but will doubtless be captured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-01

The VIRGINIA ANNUAL CONFERENCE of
The Methodist Episcopal Church, at its SEES.
session held at Ronceverte, W. Va, adjourn
ed yesterday. making, among Others, the
following appointments fer the ensuing year:
Alexandiis district, S A Ball presiding ell.
der Alexandria station, to be supplied from
Baltimore Conference Berryville, T n.
Gwin; Bethany, TO be supplied Fairfax,
VIM. Hamessley Falls Church, j. S. Wick
line Falmouth and Greenwood, D. S. Will
lis aud - Stephens; Herndon, ". T.
Schooley Leesburg and Hillsborough, D. c.
Hedrick Manassas, ]. s. Rumburg; Nor
folk, ]. Mex Brewiugton Old Point and
Soldiers Home, a. J. Porter, chaplain. The
next conference will be held at Berryville,
Clarke county, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-01

A BIG acknowledgements which
have recently come to light seem to establish
the claim of the heirs at-law OF tho late
Daniel Mcdonald, Of Virginia, TO tho land
on which the city OF Louisville, Ky, is To-
Gated. The particulars ere these: In 1882
a warrant was issued by Gov Benjamin
Harrison, of Virginia, for military service
to said Daniel Mcdonald for a certain tract
or parcel Of land containing 600 acres, ly-
ing in the district OF kentucky, on the Ohio
river. No disposition was made Of this land
by said grantee, and it seems to have been
lost sight of by his descendants until re-
Gently one of them q grandson, Gen. James
Mcdonald, Of Richmond, adjutant general
of the State, in making some Investigations
i'll the land book Of Virginia, came across
the warrant He sent copy TO the register
OF laud Of Kentucky, asking if he could 10.
cate tho land. After taking due time for the
Investigation to be made an answer came
from the Kentucky land Office that from all
the information that could he had the 1000
acres Of land in the name OF Daniel McDon-
aid was located at the Falls Of the Ohio
river, and that the city CT Louisville was
built thereon. The letter went on further
to state that q number of years ago the said
land escheated to the Commonwealth Of
Kentucky, but, as an escheat is only good
in case of the default of heirs, that amounts
To nothing indeed is IN advantage to the
claimants Another fortunate circumstance
for them is that the compact entered into
by the State Of Virginia with Kentucky
when the latter was permitted to set up as o
S solemnly bound tho new State to pro-
tect and defend the claims of Virginians
owning lands in Kentucky and their heirs
forever against any and all corners. Law
yers who have examined the case say that
it seems 10 ack nc element of strength.
One of the heirs is Mr.. Alex. Mcdonald,
chief editor of the Daily Necsrof Lynchburg,
and another is Dr. Mcdonald, of West Vr-
ginia, there being five in all.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-01

DURING yesterdays Senatorial investlga-
ton of local disturbance in Texas, Ger
man witness testified that he was repubiI-
can until he became disguised with the
corruption and iDcapacity OF the republican
local office holders, and that the reputation
of one of the three men whose charges ere
being investigated is had. and that ofanoth~
err, worse An American witness testified
that the negroes we've prevented from vet
ing the democratic ticket b. their dread of
their own race 1t seems from this that the
condition in Texas in respect OF the affairs
referred tots no! dissimiar to that in many OF
the other States ofthe South. Most North
ern republicans who settle in the country
districts OF tbs South soon learn TO vote the
democratic ticket for local officers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-01
ALEX ANDRIA
TUESDAY EVENING, MARCH 1

Gov LEE told the GAzETTE's Washington
correspondent yesterday he would not have
called an extra session of the Legislatureit he
had not had recommendation to make to
that body. lis hoped for his sake, as well as
for the States, That that recommendation
NAV lie in the nature of proposition for q
compromise with the States creditors, by
which the long existing depressing and In
iurious debt question may be definitely set
tied aud Virginia's shattered credit be re-
stored; ana tina; in the meantime the State .
Officers may be estopped from putting the
State to any more unnecessary expense by
their vain attempts to set at defiance Inc
mandates of U. S. courts, and that her
collectors at least receive coaditionaily the
coupons that may be offered, and thereby
make it impossible for man to pay tax biiis
amounting to one hundred thousand dollars
with one hundred dollars in coupons, and
still retain the same coupons to use in the
same way next year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-01

The Fornaa for March has been received from its
publishers, III New York. Its contents are: The
Future of Christianity, by Pref. st George Mi
vart; Henry Georges Economic Heresies by Geo.
Gunton Books That Have Helped Ne, by Rev.
DR.. Edward E Hale The Eftcctivene3a of Prohi-
biton. by Neal Dow; Labor Organizations, by
Prof. Richard 7. Ely; The Tyranny of Fashion,
by Eliza Lynn Linton; Mysterious Disappear
ances by DR.. VIM A. Hammond; Confessions OF
Universalist The Sea Serpent Myth, by Prof
Theodore Gill; Standing Room only. by Thomas
W. Knox and SHALL The July sy.tem Re- Retain
ed by Judge L A. Thomas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-01
HAYMARKET. Va. Feb. q

70 the editor of the Alexandria Gazette:
Would you kindly oblige number of
your subscribers in upper Prince William
county by answering the questions asked
below in the columns of the GAZETTE the
same being used rs assertions by some of
our most pauential Riddleberger settlement
men: l. Were any slaves owned By the State
Of Virginia and used to work on public i'm.
provements of State; and was money raised
and used to purchase the slaves included in
the anti.wsr debt? 2nd. Did Chief Justice
Waite declare the decision of the five Judges
opposed to him in coupon cases "a mere
jingle of words?" You would oblge an old
subscriber. W. l.. II.
Both questions are answered in the neg
alive
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-01
Ladies' Union Relief.

It is with great reluctance that the Treasurer
of the Ladies' Union Relief has TO make one more
appeal to our citizens for funds to meet the abso-
lutely necessary expenses of the winters work
among the poor. The cold weather has compelled
the issuing of score of orders for fuel alone that
we had hoped would be unnecessary; and there
are also small shoe and dry goods bills unpaid,
and not one dollar IN the treasury. We cheeriully
do the work OF visiting and investigation, and
give no aid that is not absolutely necessary, and
We feel assured that this, last, appeal for the
winter will meet prompt response from the kind
peoplc whose poor" we serve.
SECRETARY AND TREASURER l.. u. R.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-01
VIRGINIA NEWS.

George Cherrick. white, is confined in
Acconec county iail. charged with attempt
ing to outrage o little girl on Chincoteague
Island
Last Sunday night was one OF the seveTest
nights of the winter ct Winchester, the tner,
mometer going down TO 10, with the Wlhd
blowing q gale. The wheat, being coVeren
with snow, is not at all injured.
The District Grand Lodge. o. X. S. g.,
Hebrew continued its sessions in Norfolk
Yesterday, when the officers were elected. AT
night g,aud ball aud banquet was tender
ed the meIabers aud their friends by Twih
City Lodge.
Philadelphia capitalists, who have re-
Gently invested about $4,000 in southwest
Virginia, report that there has been opened
up near Wytheville a vein of red hematite
iron ore, twenty-five feet ia thickness, ana
yielding sixty-two per cent. OF iron.
The joint committee appointed by the
Legislature to inspect the oyster beds OF the
State left the Eastern Shore Saturday. The
bad weather during their visit prevented
them from making as extensive an examlna'
ton as they had desired or having such 8
good time"
1t is reported that Gen. Malone has some
idea of signalling his retirement from the
Senate by the introduction OF bill provid-
ing for the assumption of the debt OF Vir-
ginia by the general government. This
idea, it will be remembered, originated with
Mr.. Blaine.
The young bride OF Mr. Roswell Page. q
lawyer Of Danvile, died at Fairfax Court
House on Sunday She was married at
Ashland, Hanover county, on tho 10Th of
January, and went to New York on her
bridal tour. Onher return she stopped at
Fairfax Court House to see her sister. Mrs.
Frank Page, and was attacked with typhoid
fever She passed her twentieth birthday
only few days ago, and was beautiful
and attractive young lady.
Algernon S. Miller, charged with the MUIR
der of Willard F. White, in Frederick coun-
ty, on the night of the 10Th of February,
was lodged in jail at Winchester yesterday.
self defense. He says that six disguised
men broke down the door OF Wallaces
home where he was living, rushed upon
him, one striking him on the breast with q
stick, and knocking him back upon the
steps in the corner. He picked up gun,
and fired, striking his assaiant in the head.
He is an looking fellow, and dminu.
tive in size, but talks rather well, and told
his story 10 the magistrate without excite
ment He says he supposed they attacked
tho house for the purpose of robbing old
woman Wallace, his mother-inlaw, who, he
says, received pension. The trial OF Rite
nour, charged with the murder of young
Bray, has been postponed until April on
motion of counsel for the accused.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-01

THE PRESIDENT again shows his con-
tempt for the spirit of the constitutional
amendment prohibiting distinctions to be
made on accouutof colCr, by nominating Jas.
Monroe Trotter recorder of deeds of Wash
ington, simply because he is coiored, and his
disregard of his promise to appoint District
men to District Offices by selecting Boston
as the place from which to choose the man
for the most lucrative Office in Washington.
And this action is spoken Of by some of the
Presidents admirers as an evidence of his
holiness
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-01

SOCIETY IN LENT-The echoes of per-
haps the gayest social season that Washing
ton has ever known have not by any means
died away with the coming of Lent. 1t
used to be considered 'the thing for society
there to bring all festivities to an absolute
cessation with the advent of Ash Wednes-
day, but little by little. year after year,
breaks in this programme have occurred
until il seems as if the large dancing parties
and evening receptions are about all that is
given I'D. Small dinner parties, progressive
euchre parties, select "at homes" with an
occasional dance slyly thrown in to piano
music, and theatre parties are, it is under
stood. to be The order for this Lent, aud for
fear this will not be enough, one, If not two,
of the uptown clubs will give reception to
ladies in mid -Lent, and the Wednesday
Club will give micareme german.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-01

NOTWITHSTANDING the fact that Messrs.
Hit, Rice. aud many other republican
members of the u S. House of Representa-
tivss, opposed and even spoke against the
bill providing for total suspension of COM
mercial relations between this country and
Canada, and only wanted the restriction i'm
posed upon the importation Of Canadian
fish when the scratch came they all peck.
eted their consistency and voted for it, for
no other than the poor and mean reason
that otherwise they feared the democrats
nigh; make party capital by its passage.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-01

NoMINATIoNs.-The President sent the
following nominations among others TO the
Senate yesterday:
Henry R. Harris, of Georgia, to be Third
Assistant Postmaster General, vice Abraham
Z. Hazen. resigned.
James NJ. Trotter, of Massachusetts, to be
Recorder of Deeds in the District of Column
bia.
Reuben A. Reeves, of Palestine, Tex, to
be Associate Justice of the Supreme Court
of the Territory of New Mexico.
Connolly T. Litchfeld, to be postmaster
at Abingdon, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-01
Terrible Loss OF life.

SAN FRANCISCO, March 1.-The steamer
Gaelic, from China and Japan, which ar
rived yesterday, reports that a Chinese junk
bound from Hainu for Siam has been
wrecked, and that out OF the six hundred
persona comprising her passengers and
crew, only six are known to have escaped
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-01

THE CENTRAL labor union of New York
has passed tbs following resolution: THAT
we denounce the action of Mr.. Powdery as
uojust, despotic, and unworthy OF loader
OF the great order OF the knights of labor"
Tie action thus denounced is Mr.. Powder
Tvs wise advice to his order to have moth.
ing TO do with the condemned anarchists in
Chicago, whose anticipated we'll deserved
bonpipo the union referred to also denouDce
as judicial murder" This is always the
way; and Mr.. Powdegly may thank his
stars that the power the men of whom he
ia nominally the head have over him, does
not include that OF intlicting physical suffer-
inu
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-01
A Card.

The article headed Hotel Troubles in es-
terday GAZETTE is incorrect. The Rob5inses did
not serve notice on me, rs alleged; but, ON the
contrary, did get an injunction against them
restraining them from further interference in my
management of the hotel. l will here state that
have lease OH the house for one year and un-
der my management will pay handsome divi-
dend. In regard to the injunction, l intend to
sustain it. and will prevent those people from any
further innovation on my rights
E Dorsey
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-01

DR.. c.. K. Gardner, of Richmond, the ply
stefan who administered morphine, to Mrs.
II. ]. 10th, from tho effects of which she
died, was examined before the Police Court
there yesterday morning. He was held for
the grand jury to answer the charge OF in
voluntary manslaughter, and bailed in the
sum of three hundred dollars.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-01

1t may save your life, for it cures your
cold and cough, DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup.
Price % cents.
Mr. Robert suiclifs, late of Birmingham,
England, now a resident of Baltimore,
claims For neuralgia Salvation Oil is
worth its weight in gold
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-01
Explosion and Loss OF Life.

PARIS, March IAN explosion occurred
to-day in the Beaubrun collieries at 81.
Etienne. 1t is reported that several hun
dred miners were killed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-01
To Request RouIanger's Dismissal

LONDON, March IA dispatch from Paris
this afternoon to the Exchange Telegraph
Company says it is stated there that Prince
Bismarck intends to request President
Grevy to dismiss Gen. Boulanger from the
ministry.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-01
Another Revolt.

LONDON, March 1.-Dispatchcs received
here from Sofia say that the troops of The
garrison of Silstria revoIted yesterday even.
ing and pronounced against the Regency.
Troops are marching to siistria from Rust.
chuck, Varna and Shumla to queI the mu.
tny
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-01
Adams Express aud the O. & WI. n. w
Condemned

WASHINGTON, March Commander G..
W. Coffin commanding the u s. 8. Qunue
baug, European Station has been condemn
ed by medical board of survey and order.
ed home
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-01

Life is not worth living if one has chronic
rheumatism and can't get Salvation Oil.
Price % cents.
Cold piercing winds seldom fail to bring
on g cough, cold or hoaTseness at this sea
SOD, and DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup should be
kept in every house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-01
Sale Of the New York Academy of
Music.

NEW YORK, March 1.-The Academy Of
Music was sold to-day at auction at the real
estate exchange. 1t was bought By Wm
B. Dinemore for $500 coo, the only bid
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-01
e25O,OOO More Wanted.

LONDON, March Parliament has beer
asked to grant another quarter Of q million
pounds for the expense of the navy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-01
EarfI, Tren,Crs.

ROME, March 1.-Tremots continue to be
felt in the Italian Riviera, but no additional
damage has been done.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-01

Our Lite Ones for March has been received from
the Russell Publishing Company, Of Boston It's
one of the best childrens magazines published and
increases in popularity with each number.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-01
The Prince ocWnIes.

LONDON, March 1.-The Prince Of Walls
has arrived in London He is well e'i
hearty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-01

It is understood to-day that the nomination d
public printer Benedict i'll be confirmed 81 The
next executive session ofthe Senate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-01
DIED.

In St Louis, $40, Feb. "a, Mrs. MARY D
STEPHENSON, in the e6th year of her age.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-01

Three sizes-s1, so and 25c sizes; the due:'
article in the world for harness For sale by
feb27 W. F. CREIGHTON g co
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-01

MY STOCK OF ALL WOOL AND MERIN0
Ik1 Underwear is now full and complete. those
who want good goods at low prices will find then
at my store. [ocSl AMOS b SLAYMAkER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-01
@Sl99ss *
ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES
To-day's Proceedings of Congress-.
WASHINGTON, March l, 1887.
SENATE.

While the journal of yesterday was being
read Mr.. Edmunds had three. occasions OF
proving that he was still determined 10
"insst on the regular and orderly transac
ton of business" aud not to yield to any
effort to hurry up proceedings. First MT.
Cameron moved to dispense with.the read
ing Of the journal and then MIR. Hale ASKED
leave to interrupt the reading, in order to
have the naval appropriation bill referred
to the Committee on Appropriations; and
again Mr.. Sherman moved to dispense with
the further reading of the journal, to all OF
which propositions Mr.. Edmunds objected
ana SO the reading of the journal was pro-
ceeded with, occupying twenty minutes
time.
Mr.. Hoar from the Committee on PrlVi-
leges and Elections reported back the Gre
dentals oiSenators Stock bridge, of Michigan,
and Turpie, of Indiana, together with the
protest of the two houses of the Indiana
Legislature in the latter case) apd moved
that they be placed on file and the commit
tee discharged from their further considera'
ton. So ordered.
The naval appropriation bill was read the
second time and referred to the Comm ittee
on Appropriations.
The resolution offered yesterday by Mr..
Sherman for the daily meeting at II a. M.
was adopted.
Ill., co,oto than nrooaadad m tho c0n-
sideration of pension bills on the calendar.
All the pension bills on the calendar (57
in number) were passed, the time occupied
being Just % minutes,
HOUSE.
The House met at 10 o'clock in continu-
ance of Mondays session.
On motion of Mr.. Belmont, of New York,
the Senate amendments to the diplomatic
and consular appropriation bill were nom
concurred in, and conference ordered.
On motion of Mr.. Townshend, Of Illinois.
the bill making appropriations for the pay
ment of Mexican pensions was taken up and
passed 1t appropriates 100000 for the
remainder Of the current fiscal year and
81. 100000 for the next fiscal year.
Mr. Willis, of Kentucky, presented the
conference report on the river and harbor
appropriation bill, and, on demand of Mr..
Anderson, of Kansas, the bill WAS read in
extenso, consuming over an hour of time.
The conference report was agreed to-yeas
III, nays SO.
Mr. Peel, OF Arkansas, submitted the con-
ference report on the Indian appropriation
bill, and it was agreed to.
Mr. Burnes, of Missouri, moved to sus'
pend the rules and pass the deficiency ap.
preparation bill. Another hour was con-
sumed in the reading of this measure.
The changes made in the river and har.
Dor bill as compared with the measure
passed by the Senate are with two e1cep-
TOPS, reductions. Some OF the items chang
ed stand as follows in the bill as adopted by
the House For the harbor of Norfolk, Va,
$4,000; for Chincoteague Bay, Va, $4,000 :
for Nansemond river, Va, 5000; for the
Potomac river, SIZE, 900; A new appropria-
ton of 5000 has been added for the i'm
provement of Nomini bay and creek, Vir-
guia
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-01

leo bags
PRIME BURBANK AND EARLY ROSE
POTATOES.
feb26 BIT A.C. HARMON & co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-01

rNoMATo CATsUP, Chow Chow, Mixed NIa5
4 tard ard Mixed Pickles in bulk for sale ID
quantities to suit by
nov19 / C. MILBERN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-01

IF YOU CANNOT SEE aud cannot find an! an!
J. SPECTACLES TO suit you, 20 to HENbl
WlLDTS and have your eyes tested and you
will have no more trouble. noy2U
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-03-01

E'LOWER POTs-Just received lot Of Flower
4 Pots, assorted sizes neat and durable, "i1a
or without saucer5, at
feb15 Ed. MILLER. son &co5